Conflict—today and through history—is the spark for change
The founding of our republic was based on the principle that we are all created equal. We could...
Editor’s Picks
Ten quotes to live by in 2019
While the new year already feels months old, I didn’t want to miss the chance from an educational...
Looking beyond grades, if you can
I am a big fan of organizational psychologist Adam Grant and his recent New York Times op-ed piece...
Season of Hope
This is the season of hope. Not only because “Students H.O.P.E.,” which took place just this past...
What are we trying to do here?
“OK, everyone, “ I said to my class on the second to the last day of the term....
‘Everything we do will be the last time’
On a snowy, icy November evening, Colorado Academy’s longtime Vocal Music Director, Cindy Jordan, directed her final performance...
Grateful on this Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. There are those who bemoan it. Take, for instance, the opinion...
Veteran’s Day remembrance from the battlefields of Vietnam
My father-in-law, Dr. Lawrence Jelsma, passed away recently after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease and was buried...
Halloween Parade creates more fun than fright!
With a plethora of princesses, a school of sharks, a pack of Tyrannosaurus rex, Crayola teachers, plenty of...
The Big Draw celebrates the art of PLAY
As part of the worldwide celebration of drawing, The Big Draw returned to campus on October 18-19. All...
Empowering students to make their learning real
I’ve always believed that one of the best things you can do for kids is to show them...
Academic honesty: More than grades are at stake
While traveling earlier this week, I dug into the news and found a great article that has a...
CA Boys Varsity Tennis Team are 4A State Champions
The Colorado Academy Boys Varsity Tennis Team won the State Championship Title at the 4A Tournament in Pueblo...
Parent/Teacher Conferences: Honest feedback sets stage for future student growth
Thanks to all the parents who took time to attend the 2,997 individual parent/teacher conferences this week at...
“Breaking Bread” and “Breaking Barriers”—Two more reasons to be at CA
This was a great week at Colorado Academy. We had two incredible community-building events that were inspirational—each in...
Affirmation: Witnessing school culture on display in the real world
At Colorado Academy, we are intentional about the kind of student culture we want to create. Over the...
9/11 and Hurricane Florence
Beginning with 9/11 earlier this week and the impending arrival of Hurricane Florence on the East Coast, I...
Richard Kelly: Tribute to beloved master math teacher
It is with great sadness that I write to share the news of the passing of beloved former...
REDI Lab at Denver Museum of Nature and Science
REDI Lab students from Colorado Academy had the opportunity to gain empathy and a deeper understanding of the...
Former NCAA Scoring Star Leads CA Lax Players
Colorado Academy Boys Varsity Lacrosse Coach, Randy Colley, enters his fourth season at CA this spring. An accomplished...
Photo Essay: Two Days at CA
These photos by professional photographer and former Colorado Academy parent, Jay Dickman, capture up-close images from inside the...